About David Mortenson
I'm David Mortenson. I've traveled widely in my business and frequently photo-documented various business projects. I have been fortunate in being able to photograph nature, culture, interesting architecture and the like while abroad in Europe and Asia and across the Americas. As you'll see in looking at Another Good Reason, nature is my favorite subject, be it flowers, bees, birds, spiders, snakes, or bears. I'm also fascinated by patterns, man-made or natural, and doors. You will see all of these subjects in these photo-cartoons, as well as interesting and beautiful architecture and landscapes. While beautiful is also interesting, some interesting things may not always be beautiful, while still being photo-worthy.
The basic concept for Another Good Reason is a photograph--beautiful and/or interesting--with a short, 2 or 3 line story with quirky humor not unlike Gary Larsen's "The Far Side". Often the flower, bird, or other subject of the photo will have a funny story to tell or a problem to solve. The goal is to entertain without negatively targeting any ethnic group, religion, political party, or nationality. Public figures, however, are fair game. Lady GaGa, Al Gore, or anyone in the headlines has or will have a story about them.
There's a wide variety of excellent photography equipment out there, but I've been a Nikon photographer for years because of their sharp, crisp lenses and "bulletproof" gear.
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Ralph was puzzled when a Silicon Valley visitor to Glacier Park asked him which browser he preferred. Ralph answered, "Well, Duh, the same ones everyone uses--mouth, teeth, lips, tongue . . ."
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Philippe was beginning to have doubts; the real estate agent had promised a summer home of unusual beauty, with lots of history and a good climate; the property in question certainly fit the criteria. What troubled Philippe was that the Nigerian Internet real estate broker wanted a significant down payment--in cash--before he would let him get any closer for an inspection . . .
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The doctor had warned Tara (pictured) that the prescription might make her feel a little itchy--even like something was crawling on her. "Don't worry," he told her, "it's just the medicine." But she couldn't shake the feeling that she really did have a bug crawling on her.
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Purrrrrfect, also known as Scat Cat, had been told by her fashion coordinator to tweeze those ear hairs, but Scat Cat said they were proof that she was part Lynx--or at least closely related to them . . .
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